Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Acute Insomnia Disorder
Official title: Evaluation of Analytic-integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Acute Insomnia Disorder (Stress)
Run by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · NCT06967922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a special type of therapy can help people with insomnia caused by stress get better sleep without using medication.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06967922 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who meet the DSM-5 criteria for insomnia disorder and have a PSQI score greater than 5.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious physical or mental illnesses, sleep breathing disorders, or those currently undergoing psychological treatment may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Analytic-Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in treating acute insomnia disorder caused by stress. It focuses on patients who experience difficulties with sleep onset and maintenance due to stressful life events. The approach aims to correct negative sleep cognition and habits while improving overall mental health without the adverse effects associated with medications. Participants will receive individualized treatment plans based on their specific situations to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment option for patients suffering from acute insomnia disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that cognitive behavioural therapy is effective for insomnia, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. meeting the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder; 2. a total score of \>5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); 3. age ≥18 years old, with junior high school education or above; 4. voluntarily participating in this study and signing an informed consent form; 5. the diagnostic criteria for acute insomnia disorder (duration of the disease less than 3 months). Exclusion Criteria: 1. people with comorbid serious physical or severe mental illnesses, suicide risk; 2. clinically diagnosed or suspected sleep breathing disorder, restless legs syndrome and sleep-wake rhythm disorder, shift workers; 3. pregnant and breastfeeding women; 4. people who are currently undergoing any psychological treatment.
Where it's running
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Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hongxing Wang, MD & PhD
- Email: wanghongxing@xwh.ccmu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86 13911127385
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.